Investigating workplace support and the importance of psychological safety in general surgery residency training.
Psychological safety among care providers, including residents, can foster patient safety and promote clinician wellbeing. This mixed-methods study explored general surgery residents’ perceptions of psychological safety support in the workplace and the relationship between psychological safety and resident wellbeing. Findings underscore the importance of supportive mentorship as well as a culture that embraces and destigmatizes asking for help.